1966 Ford Thunderbird

1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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TERRY SCHLERETH
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Electrical problem
1966 Ford Thunderbird V8

WHEN CAR SITS FOR A FEW DAYS THE BATTERY IS DRAINED. WHEN YOU TRY TO JUMP START IT, IT THROWS SPARKS LIKE A BACKLASH
Oct 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You have a short circuit within the electrical system that's draining the battery stop jump starting it or you'll end up with other type of damages
Oct 14, 2009 at 5:16 PM
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